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*Read newsletter for other important dates and 4-H opportunities.
One of the great things about 4-H is that you get the chance to try new things and learn more about you! That’s right! Take time to try something new and challenge yourself to become the best version of yourself by marching to your own beat along with your 4-H family. Talk to your friends and consider hanging out with us at 4-H Camp, LOST Camp, or 4-H University this summer! The opportunities in 4-H are endless. All you have to do is take that first step toward the march to making your best better!
Dr. Kali Zammit
St. Charles Parish 4-H Agent
*Pictured with St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Staff: Mrs. Cheryl Mahler, Administrative Coordinator; Mr. Gabriel LoCoco, Horticulture Extension Agent; and Mrs. Rinalda Rocquin, FCS Extension Agent.
Consider extending your 4-H adventure throughout the summer. If you have any questions about our statewide summer events listed below, please contact the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter office or your 4-H Agent, Dr. Kali Zammit.
4-H Summer Camp
at Camp Grant Walker
for 4th-6th graders of the 2022-2023 school year
June 12-15, 2023
Applications are due March 24, 2023, to the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office. Check your Google Classroom for applications.
4-H University
at LSU
for 8th-12th graders of the 2022-2023 school year
June 20-23, 2023
See the last page of this newsletter for a link/QR code to the Online Interest Form, which is due March 24, 2023.
4-H LOST Camp
at Camp Grant Walker
for 7th-8th graders of the 2022-2023 school year
July 31, 2023 - August 3, 2023
Applications are due March 24, 2023, to the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office. Check your Google Classroom for applications.
This year St. Charles Parish 4-H is
providing several venues for 4-H
members and families to stay
updated with 4-H News.
St. Charles Parish
LSU AgCenter Website
www.lsuagcenter.com/stcharles
Visit this page and click on the 4-H
tab for articles and updates
including 4-H newsletters, contests,
and upcoming opportunities.
St. Charles 4-H Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/scp4h
Like or Follow this page for daily
posts, updates, and resources.
St. Charles 4-H Instagram
@scp4h
Follow us on Instagram for
highlights and announcements.
Google Classroom
or Microsoft Teams
Many school clubs will use Google
Classroom to communicate with
their 4-H’ers. Our parish 4-H
Community Clubs and members-at-large club will use Microsoft Teams
to communicate with 4-H‘ers. See
your 4-H Club Leader for
information on how to gain access
to these communication tools.
4-H Record Books due March 31, 2023
4-H Record Books (your 4-H Portfolio and your 4-H project book) are due March 31, 2023, to your 4-H
Club Leader. No late entries will be accepted. 4th – 12th grade 4-H members who submit their 4-H
Record Books by the deadline will be awarded according to the prize level chart below. 4-H
Cloverbuds who complete and turn in their 4-H project book will receive a 4-H prize.
*Quality of 4-H Records will be considered for prize level awards and State Contest Awards.
| Levels | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
| Sections and Pages |
Section 1 (Personal Data and 4-H and You) |
Level 1 and Section 6 (My 4-H Story) | Level 1-2 and at least 5 entries in any of Sections 2-5 (List as much as you can in these sections.) | Level 1-3 and Section 7 (4-H Photos & Supporting Materials) | Level 1-4, Section 8 (4-H Project Focus), and your 4-H Project Book (or 4-H Project Record Sheet for 6th-12th graders) List your progress in Section 8, even if you didn't complete your 4-H Portfolio |
| Prize Awarded for Level Completion |
Level 1 prize | Levels 1-2 prizes | Levels 1-3 prizes | Levels 1-4 prizes | Level 1-5 prizes |
4th – 12th grade 4-H members are encouraged to complete a 4-H Portfolio. Read the newsletter for opportunities to list in your 4-H Portfolio. Download a Digital Version of the 4-H Portfolio if needed.
St. Charles Parish 4-H is offering the following leadership opportunities this month. List your participation in these activities in the 4-H Leadership (Section 2) of your 4-H Portfolio.
Use your hands to larger service by participating in 4-H Service Projects. List your participation in the 4-H Citizenship/Community Service (Section 3) of your 4-H Portfolio.
Read the newsletter for more details on each of these projects. If you need verification of service hours for another organization, contact the 4-H Agent.
There are several award opportunities this month for 4-H members. List your participation in the 4-H Awards and Recognition (Section 3) of your 4-H Portfolio.
Photography Contest: (Still Life)
K – 3rd grade: Participation: Charlee
Badgerow (CCC), Joseph Deslatte (ESE), Vieira
Valenti (LWE), Annalise Ward (CCC), Dalton
Zammit (CCC); 4th – 6th grade: 1st: Kaley Yates
(LWE), 2nd: MacKenzie Bellanger (JBM), 3rd:
Leilani Wilson (ESE), Blue Ribbon: John
Badgerow (MAL), Rhyan Rodriguez (ESE),
Ethan Simoneaux (RJV), Green Ribbon: Elleanna Arcement
(LWE), Nollie Arcement (JBM), Beau Kimble
(ESE); 7th – 8th grade: 1st: Claire Green (MAL),
2nd: Ethan Bellanger (JBM); 9th – 12th grade:
1st: Lee Arcement, Jr. (JL)
4-H Culinary Arts Contest: Commodity: Beef:
Category:
Ground Beef: 1st: MacKenzie Bellanger
(JBM), 2nd: Madison Landry (ESE), 3rd: Christine
Thomas (SCB5)
Category: : Other Beef Cuts: *1st: Ethan Bellanger
(JBM), 2nd: Lee Arcement (JL), 3rd: Elleanna
Arcement (LWE), Blue Ribbon: Nollie Arcement
(JBM)
* Outstanding Dish
**Was not registered in 4-H Online at time of
judging. Award will be presented after 4-H Online
enrollment is submitted and approved.
This section is dedicated to 4-H
frequently asked questions and
answers from your 4-H Agent.
What do you do at LOST Camp, and
where do I find information?
4-H LOST
Camp is a 4-day, 3-night adventure for
current 7th – 8th grade 4-H members.
During this overnight event, campers
enjoy participating in hands-on
educational tracks, recreation
rotations, and free time with 4-H
friends from throughout the state.
Applications are posted in your school
4-H club’s Google Classroom and our
LSU AgCenter website. For further
information, contact Dr. Kali Zammit.
How is LOST Camp different from 4-H
Camp?
In addition to the grade
difference, LOST Camp differs from 4-H
Camp as it provides campers with
more choices to develop independence.
Campers select more tracks in which to
participate. Also, each parish sends
campers for this 1-week of LOST Camp,
which means that they will have less
members from each parish but more
parishes camping together.
Chaislyn Blanchard
4-H Graduating Senior, Horse Exhibitor
What do you love most about 4-H? It allows you to bond with people and
animals in such an amazing way. You
get to travel to places and make
memories with friends. Most of all, it
teaches you determination,
responsibility, and how to set goals.
What are you looking forward to
doing in 4-H this year?
Ending my 4-H career in the best way
possible, with my last rides on a horse
that has won us countless buckles with
friends that I made over the years
.
What do you want other people to
know about 4-H?
4-H is a great way to spend your youth
and make new friends. I believe that
no one will ever regret investing their
time in 4-H. There
are numerous ways
to get involved!
What is your favorite 4-H memory? Sophomore year District Horse Show
For more information or to join any of the project clubs listed below, please contact the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office at 985-785-4473 or kzammit@agcenter.lsu.edu.
Congratulations to all 4-H’ers who participated in the 4-H Photography Contest. Take time to vote for your favorites on our St. Charles Parish 4-H Facebook page. Voting will take place March 20, 2023 through 12:00 noon on March 24, 2023. Good luck!
Complete rules for the 4-H Dairy Poster Contest are listed in the February edition of the St.
Charles Parish 4-H Youth Development Newsletter. Entries are due to 4-H School Leaders or
LSU AgCenter Office by March 31, 2023. If submitting to the LSU AgCenter Office, call 985-
785-4473 to schedule drop off. No late entries will be accepted.
*Note: To receive an award or recognition for any parish 4-H contest, the 4-H member must be
registered and approved through 4-H Online.
This year’s 4-H club lessons focused on STEM, which includes various LEGO
building challenges. This contest is designed to put your knowledge to the
test by having you create your own LEGO design. Your LEGO Challenge:
Create a LEGO scene and/or object that allows a LEGO minifigure to use
his/her hands to larger service to help the community. You must be able to
describe the scenario, your design, and how your design can help the
community.
(You may use LEGOs or similar building material in your design.)
Complete the
4-H STEM LEGO Design Challenge Contest Form by March
31, 2023
. No late submissions will be accepted.
*Note: To receive an award or recognition for any parish 4-H contest, the 4-H member must be
registered and approved through 4-H Online.
This year we would like to encourage all 4-H members to participate in at least one culinary
arts contest. These contests are intended to help our 4-H members grow in their cooking
experience and skill level while enjoying quality time with families who assist them with the
safety rules and sharing of traditional family recipes. Members will need to complete the
4-H Culinary Arts Registration Form by the submission date to be considered for judging.
See online form for specific rules and details for the event.
Submission dates for our Culinary Arts Contests are as follows:
• Wednesday, March 22, 2023: Seafood
Note: First place winners in all categories will be invited to the Southeast Region 4-H Culinary Arts Contest on May 9, 2023.
4-H members will be allowed to bring 2 servings of their dish in a sealed, non-returnable
container on the date specified between 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish LSU
AgCenter Office, which is located at 453 Spruce Street in Norco, La.
*Note: To receive an award or recognition for any parish 4-H contest, the 4-H member must be
registered and approved through 4-H Online.
A STEM 4-H Youth Development Program of the LSU AgCenter
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Bonnet Carré Spillway Boat Launch Pavilion
Located at 101 Lower Guide Levee Road in Norco, La.
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Arrival, sign-in, and breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Orientation of Activities
8:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Trash Bash and Wetlands
Education Project
*Participants will be invited to join the St. Charles Parish Trash Bash Celebration at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center for a post-event celebration, which includes free lunch and chances to win raffle prizes.
Visit us at: www.lsuagcenter.com/stcharles • www.facebook.com/scp4h • Instagram @scp4h
The LSU AgCenter and LSU provides equal opportunities in employment and programs. Should you need an ADA accommodation, please contact the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office at least two weeks prior to the event.
4-H Camp – Overnight adventure for current 4th-6th grade 4-H members - $190.00 fee; additional purchases available
This 4-day, 3-night overnight adventure is held June 12-15, 2023, at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, La. Campers select a hands-on, educational track and participate in recreational activities including swimming, line dancing, canoeing, archery, and more. Contact the 4-H Agent with questions. See your 4-H Agent, 4-H Leader, your 4-H Google Classroom, or LSU AgCenter website for applications. Application deadline: March 24, 2023
4-H University – Overnight adventure for current 8th-12th grade 4-H members - Fees to be determined
4-H University features state-wide contests and more for 8th-12th grade 4-H members. 4-H University has several contests and opportunities for youth. To receive more information, complete the 4-H U Online Interest Form by March 24, 2023.
4-H LOST Camp – Overnight adventure for current 7th – 8th grade 4-H members - $190.00 fee; additional purchases available
This 4-day, 3-night overnight adventure is held July 31, 2023, through August 3, 2023, at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, La. Campers participate in hands-on, educational tracks and recreational activities, including swimming, line dancing, canoeing, archery, and more. See your 4-H Agent, 4-H Leader, your 4-H Google Classroom, or LSU AgCenter website for applications. Application deadline: March 24, 2023
St. Charles Parish 4-H Foundation Scholarship – Scholarship Application for graduating senior 4-H members
Graduating senior 4-H members may apply for the St. Charles Parish 4-H Foundation scholarship for continued education. Members who applied for the Louisiana 4-H Foundation Scholarships will already be entered for this scholarship. Contact 4-H Agent for application. Application deadline: April 1, 2023
St. Charles Parish 4-H Scott Foundation Scholarship – Scholarship Application for graduating senior 4-H members
Graduating St. Charles Parish senior 4-H members may apply for the Scott Foundation Scholarship for continuing education. This application is different from the Louisiana 4-H Foundation scholarship application. Contact the 4-H Agent for application. Application deadline: April 1, 2023
Louisiana 4-H Golden Clover Award – Award Application for 4-H members under 14 years of age by January 1
This one-time achievement award is to recognize junior 4-H members on the state level for their outstanding achievement in 4-H. Members must be under 14 years of age by January 1 of this school year and have at least 2 years of 4-H to apply. Contact 4-H Agent for application. Application deadline: April 1, 2023
Louisiana 4-H Emerald Achievement Award – Award Application for 4-H members 14 years and older by January 1
This one-time achievement award is to recognize senior 4-H members on the state level for their outstanding achievement in 4-H. Members must be at least 14 years old by January 1 of this school year to apply. Contact the 4-H Agent for application. Application deadline: April 1, 2023
4-H Marsh Maneuvers – Overnight adventure for current 9th – 12th grade 4-H members - $50 if selected to attend
This 5-day, 4-night overnight adventure is held in July at the Broussard Bunkhouse in Intracoastal City, La. Campers gain hands-on learning about Louisiana’s coast by participating in airboat tours, planting of marsh grass, crabbing, touring the Tabasco Factory, and much more. To apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/MMinfo2023. This is a statewide application process. Application deadline: April 3, 2023
For the STEM activity each month, you will have a LEGO activity challenge that
will accompany an optional story. You may use LEGOs or comparable
blocks or items for each challenge. These lessons are adapted from the
4-H LEGO Engineering Club: Enchanted Builds (Vol. 3) from Mississippi
State Extension.
Monthly LEGO Lesson: Building Bridges; Optional Video: What Makes Bridges So Strong? LEGO Challenge: Using approximately 100 LEGOs or
less, yarn, and tape, create a bridge using one of the 3 designs that you
think will be the strongest. Reflection: Why did you choose this design?
What did you learn about yourself while building this bridge?
Collaboration is the process of shared creation… collectively creating
something new that could not have been created by individual users.
This month we will focus on collaboration. The group will be given a
rope with several knots tied along the rope. Participants will grab above
or below each knot with one hand. Then, without removing his/her
hand, the group will try to untie each knot in the rope.
Reflection: How did the group plan for this challenge? Are there any
“knots” in your group of friends/family that need to be untangled? What
skills can you use from this game to untangle your knots?
For more information, contact your local
St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office
Location: 453 Spruce Street in Norco, La.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 557, Norco, LA 70079
Office Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Closed 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 985-785-4473
4-H Agent Contact Information:
Dr. Kali Zammit – kzammit@agcenter.lsu.edu
Visit us at: www.lsuagcenter.com/stcharles • www.facebook.com/scp4h • Instagram @scp4h
The LSU AgCenter and LSU provides equal opportunities in employment and programs.
Should you need an ADA accommodation, please contact the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office at least two weeks prior to the event.
